Date : September 23, 2022
EATON GORGE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ‘THE ADVENTURES OF SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE’
May Gibbs’ beloved ‘The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’ will come to life in Sydney’s Centennial Park, Wollongong Botanic Gardens and Bowral’s Retford Park with the first ever outdoor theatrical experience of this quintessential Australian classic.
Timed for the spring September school holidays, this funny and enchanting outdoor adaptation will run from Saturday 24 September – Friday 30 September in Sydney’s Centennial Park – a Sydney landmark which has many remnants of the Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub typical of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’s habitat with Old Man Banksia and Golden Wattle.
On Thursday 6 October and Friday 7 October it will play to audiences in Wollongong Botanic Gardens and the outdoor show will conclude in Bowral’s Retford Park on Saturday 8 October and Sunday 9 October.
The Gumnut Babies are on a mission to see a human – but only from a distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Mrs Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom.
Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid falling victim to the Big Bad Banksia Man?
Snugglepot will be played by Flynn Mapplebeck, Cuddlepie is being played by Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts’ graduate Hamish White, Little Ragged Blossom is Emily Cassar, and the other roles will be shared by Eaton Gorge Theatre Company directors – Ian McColm and Juliet Scrine. The sets have been designed by Thomas Creative and sound designed by McKenzee Scrine.
“We are really looking forward to presenting ‘The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’ – a story that has fascinated and delighted generations of children and families. We have pulled together a cast of actors from all ages – 21 to 60 – who all bring different strengths to their roles. They all have memories of the stories read to them as young children and are looking forward to introducing our audiences to the wonder and magic of the Australian bush through May Gibbs’ eyes,” said Eaton Gorge Theatre Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Juliet Scrine.
Location:
24 – 30 September 2022: Centennial Park – Grand Drive and Musgrave Avenue , Musgrave Ave, Centennial Park
5 – 6 October 2022: Wollongong Botantic Gardens – 40 Murphys Ave, Keiraville
8 – 9 October 2022: Bowral – Retford Park, 1325 Old South Road, Bowral
Tickets: $22 per person – children under 2 are free
Show times: 10.30am and 2 pm
Tickets are available through Humanitix or at the venue.
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